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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.65, 993.92 and 640.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.65, 993.92 and 640.58 is: 959.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.65 : 993.92 = 640.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.65/993.92 = 640.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.65x = 993.92 × 640.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.65x = 636,681.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,681.91/663.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.37

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